Masti 4 (Mastiii 4) Movie Review: A Loud, Chaotic Attempt to Revive a Dying Franchise

The Masti franchise has been synonymous with raunchy humour, slapstick chaos, unapologetic adult jokes, and the comic chemistry of its evergreen trio—Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani. After Masti (2004), Grand Masti (2013), and Great Grand Masti (2016), the franchise returns in 2025 with Mastiii 4, promising a nostalgia-driven roller coaster of double-meaning humour and chaotic energy.

But the biggest question is:
Does Masti 4 revive the series or dig it further down?

Let’s explore the reviews, reactions, controversies, box office performance, and complete analysis.

⭐ Overview: What Mastiii 4 Tries To Deliver

Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, Mastiii 4 aims at being a “mass entertainer driven by adult comedy”.
Promotions were massive, with over 2000+ screen release, the largest for any adult comedy in Bollywood.

The trio returns as exaggerated versions of their earlier characters—loud, overconfident, and often lost in chaotic narratives involving mistaken identities, seduction traps, and outlandish fantasies.

🎭 Story & Writing: Loud, Lazy, & Lacking Spark

Most critics agree on one thing: the story barely exists.

Plot Elements Include:

• Three men trapped in ridiculous situations involving wives, girlfriends, and temptresses.

• A series of comic misunderstandings and misadventures.

• Forced jokes centred on sex, seduction, innuendos, and puns.

• A predictable climax resolving chaos with moral preaching.

The writing has been widely criticised for being:
✔ Juvenile
✔ Predictable
✔ Dated in humour
✔ Over-reliant on innuendos
✔ Forced and repetitive

Critics like The Indian Express, HT, Koimoi, Filmfare, and OTTPlay unanimously say that the humour feels outdated and sometimes even “painful and offensive”.

⭐ Performances: Trio Shines, But Script Lets Them Down

Riteish Deshmukh

Still the most natural comic performer in the trio. His timing remains sharp, though dragged down by poor dialogues.

Vivek Oberoi

Fairly energetic and expressive but limited by the film’s juvenile jokes.

Aftab Shivdasani

Returns with charm and innocence but feels underutilised.

Supporting Cast

Ruhi Singh gets noticed, even receiving praise from filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for her performance.
However, the female characters mostly exist to serve the male-centric humour.

📝 Direction: Milap Zaveri’s Loud & Unapologetic Style

Milap Zaveri stays loyal to his signature:

• Loud dialogues

• Over-the-top sequences

• Sensationalised scenes

• Exaggerated comedy timing

While fans of massy adult comedy might enjoy bits, mainstream viewers and critics call it “lazy”, “juvenile”, and “slapstick overdose”.

Zaveri addresses criticism saying:

“Masti koi religious film nahi hai…”
suggesting that the film isn’t meant to be taken seriously.

🔥 Controversies: CBFC Cuts, Scenes Removed

CBFC reportedly:

• Cut six dialogues

• Removed ‘animal humping visuals’

• Renamed a character from Rosemary Marlow to Rosemary Carlow

These cuts became trending discussions online but also brought extra publicity.

💬 Audience Reaction: Mixed to Negative

Social media reactions are split:

Positive:

• “Delivers what it promised.”

• “Trio is still fun.”

• “Timepass entertainer.”

Negative:

• “Absolutely disgusting.”

• “Worst film of the year.”

• “Brain-dead comedy.”

• “Torture to sit through.”

The movie has clearly polarized viewers.

⭐ Critics Review Round-Up

Hindustan Times

Calls it “one bad joke at a time.”

Indian Express

Says the film is “charmless and offensively outdated.”

Koimoi

Praises performances but calls the film a “wild pun-filled chaos”.

Filmfare

Terms it “a handful of laughs overshadowed by cringe.”

OTTPlay

Says it's “brain-dead and aimed solely at killing you.”

Hollywood Reporter India

Calls it “a mockery of modern sex comedy.”

M9 News

Describes it as “unbelievably painful & outdated.”

Overall sentiment: mostly negative.

💰 Box Office Performance

Day 1 Collections

Conflicting reports exist:

• TOI & IE confirm the film opened as second-highest opener of the day.

• But Livemint suggests a disappointing performance compared to expectations.

Screen Count:

2200 screens, one of the largest rollouts for adult comedy.

The real test will be weekend growth.

📢 Social Media Buzz & Promotions

The film relied heavily on promotions:

• High-energy Jaipur event

• Massive marketing campaigns

• Stars touring major cities

• Trending hashtags like #Mastiii4

• Advance bookings trending positive

Taran Adarsh, Sumit Kadel, Komal Nahta all highlighted the film’s “big buzz” pre-release.

🎼 Music: Average But One Track Stands Out

The track “One in Crore” is gaining mild traction, supported by Waveband Production.

🎥 Technical Aspects

Editing:

Fast-paced but chaotic.

Cinematography:

Bright, colourful, glossy.

Production Value:

Good for a comedy; high-energy visual palette.

📌 Final Verdict: Should You Watch Masti 4?

Watch If You Enjoy:

✔ Adult comedies
✔ The original Masti trio
✔ Loud slapstick humour
✔ Timepass entertainers with no logic

Skip If You Expect:

❌ Smart humour
❌ Fresh storyline
❌ Clean comedy
❌ Modern sensibilities
❌ Logical entertainment

⭐ Rating (Average of Critics & Public Sentiment):

2/5 stars

Mastiii 4 tries to revive an iconic franchise but ends up recycling old ideas with louder jokes, weaker writing, and predictable chaos. The trio tries hard, but the script does not support them.